Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1911 — Page 1

Jasper County Democrat.

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PURTELLE AT KENTLAND.

Tells People There He Will Run His Road From Mt. Ayr To Brook and Kentland. Eugene Purtelle, erstwhile “board of trade” operator and railroad promotor, has been over to Kentland this week trying to interest people there in his railroad project, and says if they will do the right thing—pay his debts and put up the money for the road, no doubt—he will run the road from Mt. Ayr through Brook and thence to Kentland. Unless we greatly mistake the intelligence of the people ov**r there Mr. Purtelle will not be taken for the value he himself ~ thinks he is worth, but rather at the value he is placed at where best known, and that is something less than three dimes.

VIRGIL GUNYON DEAD.

Virgil Gunyon, the 18-year-old son of J. N. Gunyon of near Parr, died at 4:30 o’clock yesterday morning after a few days sickness from typhoid fever. He was taken sick only last Sunday, we understand. He was a fine young man, ard had a host of friends, and was a member of the Parr band. The funeral will be held Sunday at 10 a. m., from the house, conducted by Rev. Shafer, and interment made in Weston cemetery. The young man’s mother is also very ill with the same disease. It is thought the disease was contracted elsewhere than at home as it is quite evident that the water has had nothing to do with the sickness as the supply. for household use is taken from a drilled well of considerable depth. Dr. Becker of Chicago, who is inspecting dairy conditions about Rensselaer, was out to the* Gunyon home yesterday and says he found nothing that would indicate typhoid was contracted on their premises.

A SERIOUS MIX-UP.

Young Man Struck In Face With a Spade as Result of Quarrel. Russell Harmon and Roscoe Zeigler, who had been working with the Gunyon threshing outfit, mixed it up Wednesday afternoon at about 5 o’clock at the Werner miller farm north of town. It seems they had started a friendly scuffle the day before, and the latter was. not in a very good frame of mind vrver the outcome of the scuffle which ended in a fight; Wednesday afternoon Zeigler was shoveling some oats from his wagon with a spade, and when Harmon came along on his way to the blower, which he was operating, Zeigler struck him across the face without any provocation whatever on Harmon’s part, onlookers say, knocking him senseless to the ground, in which state he remained until he was attended by a physician after being brought to town by some of the crew. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Zeigler and Sheriff Hoover and, W. S. Parks went to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Zeigler, of north of town, but young Zeigler had left for parts unknown. Unless serious complications set in Harmon’s injuries, which consist of several teeth knocked loose and a fracture of the bones of the nose, he will soon be in trim again, although his fac<i will probably be disfigured for life. Young Zeigler’s folks are as fine people as there are in Jasper county, ahd they are all broken up over the affair. The young man is said to have an ungovernable temper, and he no doubt now greatly regrets his act. His father is anxious to have him return and make the best of the affair. He does not like to have him run away to escape the consequences of his rash act.

REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO.

On account of the International Aviation Meet at Chicago, the Monon Route will sell tickets at one and one-half fare for round trip. Tickets on sale August 13, 14 and 15, and will be good to return until August 21, 1911. For further ihformartion call on Monon ticket agent.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

Interesting Paragraphs from the Various Departments OF JASPER COUNTY CAPITOL The Legal News Epitomized— Together with Other Notes Gathered from the Several County Offices. County Recorder John Tilton spent Wednesday night with relatives in Wheatfield. John Finn was down from Kankakee tp., Thursday. John wants to be admitted to the bar at the September term N of court, and may then hang out his shingle up in the Kankakee region. Prosecutor Longwell was over from Brook yesterday to attend the hearing of the case of the' State of Indiana vs. Hugh Burns of near Demotte, charged with wife desertion, which was up before Squire Irwin yesterday afternoon. According to the report of the State Board of Charities there were practically as many arrests for intoxication in Indiana during the year 1910, with the county option law in operation and all but 22 counties theoretically “dfy,” as there were in 1908, before the county option law became effective. The arrests for\ intoxication according to the figures compiled by the board in Jasper and surrounding dry counties was as follows: 1910 1908 Benton ..19 4 Carroll ....53 54 Jasper 12 13 Porter 40 89 Starke 11 10 White 6 12 Newton and Pulaski not yet reported. A half dozen or more auto drivers at Monticello have been gathered in during the past week and fined of $11.90 each for running their autos at night without lights. Some have also been fined like amounts for letting their machines stand on the street after night unlighted. Drivers in Rensselaer have become very careless in this respect of late and it would perhaps be well for them to take warning from the doses administered the law violators at our sister town. New suits filed: No. 7752. Mary Edna Pierce Michael vs. Robert Verne Michael; action for divorce. The complaint alleges that the parties were married May 28, 1910, and that on October 15 of the same year she was compelled to leave defendant because of cruel and inhuman treatment, which it is alleged began in July 1910, and continued until plaintiff left defendant. This treatment complained of, plaintiff says, consisted of calling her a cl — fool, telling her to go to h—, declining and refusing to Ut her visit her mother or attend church or other places v.hich she had been in the habit of attending, etc. % Plaintiff says that at the time cf going to defendant’s home she took there six souvenir noons, 3 haviland plates, 2 liaviland cups and saucers, »2 handpainted plates, mixing pan, 6 cooking utensils, baking kettle, sugar bowl, hair brush and comb, toilet set and table mat, all of which she wants returned to her or the cash value for them. Defendant the complaint alleges, is now in either Colorado or North Dakota. The will of the late Simon Phillips was filed for probate a few days ago. The instrument was made Dec. 27, 1898, and after providing for the payment of all his just debts and raneral expenses he leaves to his son William, (since deceased) SIOO,

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said SIOO to go to said son’s children in the event of his death before testator’s; SIOO to his daughter, Nancy Vannata; the piano now in her home to another daughter, Emma Barnes; to Augustus Phillips lots 1,2, 7,8, bl 19, Newton or Clark’s add. Rensselaer. A certain note for $85.08 signed by Louella Phillips and Simon Phillips, given to W. B. Austin Dec. 21 ? 1897, due in one year, and signed over to Simon Phillips, who as surety paid said note Dec. 19, 1898, is bequeathed tq his grandchildren Madaline and Esther Phillips, without recourse. The remainder of the estate, both real and personal, is bequeathed equally among the five surviving children. Mrs. Abigal Roberts and Marion L. Spitler are named as executrix and executor, respectively, but the former not wishing to serve and the latter having been dead for several years, Fred Phillips will administer the estate, and bond fixed at $5,000. The estate consists principally of 60 acres of land adjoining Rensselaer on the west. The old home place in town, con«sisting of residence and four lots, was deeded to his daughter, Mrs. Abigal Roberts, October 11, 1897, conditioned he retain j possession and title to same during his natural life time but title to pass to grantee at his death.

PASS THROUGH THIS CITY

Indianapolis Woman Drivee an Electric Automobile to Chicago. Mrs. George J. Cook of the Willoughby, together with Mrs. R. A. Campbell of Chicago* accomplished a feat hitherto almost unheard of when they drove the former’s Detroit electric from Indianapolis to Chicago, a distance of 207 miles. It is believed to be longest trip ever made by an amateur drived in an electric car, and is certainly the longest ever made by womep drivers. Mrs. Cook is being congratulated for her pluck. The trip was made in sixteen hours actual running time, and the distance is 207 miles over the roads followed. The trip was made without any mishap or accident whatever. The only changes made in the car were those at the charging stations, where the batteries were kept in tune. The stations were found at Lebanon, Lafayette, Rensselaer and Hammond. At Rensselaer the brothers of the s;t. Joseph’s School for Boys came to the aid of the fair drivers and charged the batteries for them when they failed to find a public station. At only one time were Mrs. Cook and tMrs. Campbell the least bit worried. That w&s when they came to a sharp turn in the road near the Kankakee river, where several seriou? accidents have happened. Farmers along the route warned them and they were rather apprehensive of danger when they reachthe spot. Mrs. Cook held her breath, gripped the handle of the steering gear a little tighter and made the turn without any trouble whatever. —Indianapolis News.

ERNEST RAPP DEAD.

Owned Big Farm In Marion Tp., South of Rensselaer. Ernest Rapp, an old and highly respected citizen of Washington, 111., died at his home in that city last Sunday, aged 85 years. Mr t (Rapp was a native of Germany, but came to America in 1846, and at the time of death was the oldest business man in the city of his adoption. The funeral was .in charge of the Masdnic lodge, of which he had long been a member. , He leaves a wife and two children. Only last January Mr. and Mrs. Rapp celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mr! Rapp bought a 240 acre farm in section 8, Marion tp., some years ago. He frequently came 'here since to look after same and was quite well known to njany of our people.

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CONTESTANTS ARE HUSTLING

For Coupons in Democrat’s Big fiano 'Contest NEWCOMER IN SECOND PUCE Today—Was Away Down in the the List Last Issue—Many Other Changes in Candidates Standing. That the contestants in TJie Democrat’s piano contest are hustling is shown conclusively by the changes in position of several of the contestants. Some that were near the bottom are now crowding the leaders. No contest ever held in Jasper county or vicinity attracted nearly so much enthusiasm and attention as this. The premiums are all worth striving for .and the numerous candidates appreciate this to the utmost. The leaders are working hard to maintain their present positidn and the others are working just as hard in order to get in the lead. The following is the standing of the contestants in order: Mari bell Kays, Rensselaer Loretta Nagel, Rensselaer Lizzie Wiseman, Virgie Mildred Rash, Rensselaer R-3 Bessie McElfresh, Rensselaer R-l Ethel M Fisher, Rensselaer Arkana Ritchey, Remington R-3 Alice Daniels, Rensselaer May Shook, Kniman Victoria Marsh, Rensselaer R-3 Fairy Pollard, Rensselaer R-4 Bernice Yeoman, Rensselaer R-2 ■ Mary Potts, Rensselaer Lucy Morgenegg, Rensselaer R-l Myrtle Leavel, Rensselaer Lucy Folks, Remington R-4 ' Anna Marion, Parr Roth E Ball, Rensselaer Stella Platt, Rensselaer Rath. Wiltshire, Rensselaer Ida Harley, Parr Hazel Shumaker, Rensselaer R-4 Martha Critser, Rensselaer, R-3 Lois Spencer, Wolcott Mary Gaunt, Remington R-3 Aria Lyons, Rensselaer Wilda Green, Remington Edna Ward, Rensselaer R-4 Ethel Clarke, Rensselaer Lena Trolley, Rensselaer, R-l Elsie Smith, Rensselaer . •... WThe following merchants give certificates good for one vote with each cent’s worth of cash purchase; each dollar spent with them is good for 100 votes. Cut the list out and have your friends ask for the certificates at these stores: D. M. Worland, Furniture and Rugs Cfleve Eger, Hardware C. Earl Duvall, Clothing and Gents Furnishings B. F. Fendig, Drag Store Sam Fendig, Diy Goods Mrs. Mary Meyer-Healy, Millinery Store Scott Bros., Harness Home Grocery, Groceries Jessen, the Jeweler Depot Grocery, Groceries E N. Fendig, Exclusive Shoe Dealer Spencer’s Jewelry Store, Remington. Peck’s Drug Store, Remington. Worden’s Harness Shop, Remington. Surrey Store, General Merchandise, Surrey W. L. Wood, General Merchandise, Parr Alx Store, General Merchandise, Aix

BENTON STILL AT HEAD

As the Best Agricultural County In the Great State of Indiana. According to the tax returns from the 92 counties of Indiana, Benton county land i 9 the most valuable in the state, its average assessment per acre being $56.25, a gain of .06 cents over last year. We say the most valuable land in the state, and by this we -mean agricultural land. Lake county land is assessed an average of $79.93, but that is not because of its fertility by any means, the many new factories and speculative activity having advanced the price of land throughout the Calumet region to great heights, that would starve a rattlesnake. Excluding Lake, Clinton county stands next to Benton with an average of $52.85 per acre; Boone third, $51.72; Tipton fourth, $49.81; Madison fifth,

$49.76; Johnson sixth, $49.66; Howard seventh, $49.38. All other counties are below $49, with Crawford the lowest at $5.93. Brown and Perry are close contestants of Crawford, with $6.45 and $6.46 per abre, respectively. Martin is the fourth poorest county in the state, its assessment being $9.70 per acre. All other counties are above $lO. Jasper’s average is $22,’ an increase of 11 cents over last assessment; Newton $31.28, an increase of 6.7; Pulaski $17.22, an increase of 19.6; Starke $14.27, an increase .of 5.1, and White $28.16, an increase of 3.8. Porter county’s average is $27.22, an increase of 2.8.

JOHN ADE’S HISTORY OF NEWTON COUNTY.

The Democrat is in receipt of complimentary copy of John Ade s history of Newton county, a handsomely bound and neatly printed book of 314 pages of in-r tering matter of a historical nature concerning the early days of Newton county. The book is dedicated to the memory of. Adaline W. Ade, Mr. Ade’s wife, who with her husband located at Morocco in 1853. Northwestern Indiana at that time was a “howling wildness,” and the development of the country from that state into one of the favored agricultural sections of the country, as told by Mr. Ade who has watched its transformation for nearly sixty years, can not help but be interesting to all the present gener# ation as well as the older people who still reside here. There is much of the early history of Jasper county —which with Newton, once formed a single county —contained in the book, and it is of like interest to the people of this county. The book is published by the Bobbs+Merrill Co., Itidianapolis, and is on sale in Rensselaer at Fendig’s drug store. Price sl.oo]

INSPECTING DAIRIES

Chicago Board of Health Wants to Know About Conditions. Dr. H. C. Becker, sent here l by the Chicago board of health i to look after the conditions ofl dairies the product of whjch is shipped to that city, meets with some little opposition once in a while from the dairymen, we understand. This’ is no doubt due to a misunderstanding of the object of the health authorities of Chicago. While this inspector has no real legal right to come to *rrother state and inspect dairies, Chicago certainly has a moral light to inquire into the conditions of dairies the product of which is shipped to her city for consumption. This inspector’s expenses are paid by the City of Chicago, and no charge or fee whatever is to be paid by the dairyman whose dairy or farm and dairy barns are inspected. It is not compulsory, this inspection, but it one refuse to allow inspection the fact is reported and no milk, cream or butter from that dairy can be sold nor will be accepted in Chicago. The inspector is not sent out for the purpose of condemning dairies, but rather to improve the conditions of same, and he gives many hints for the betterment of conditins which must appeal to any sensible man. That some dairies are almost filthy we all know, and if their can be improved by suggestions of a qualified inspector—and they must be improved or they can ship no more dairy products to Chicago even though they find,a sale for butter at the local should be welcon ed, especially by those dairymen who endeavor to maintain good sanitary conditions about their premises. While this inspection is new here, in the more prominent dairying sections it has been going on fev some time and the dairymen who ‘want to do the right thing a 0 endorse it.

NOTICE TO C. 0. F. MEMBERS. There will be a meeting of Willard Court, C. O. F., at their hall at & a m., tomorrow morning. All members are requested to t* present— Lonzo Healy.

Vol. XIV. No* 30.

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports from Many Parts of the Country SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings in Distant and Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention from Many Places. NO EXTRA MONTH’S PAY. Washington, August 3.—Upsetting a practice of more than thirty years, the senate and house conferees yesterday agreed to eliminate an appropriation of an extra month’s salary to all emj loyes of the capitol. This saves the government about one hundred and forty thousand dollars.

DROUGHT CLOSES MILLS.

One Hundred and Fifty-two Cotton Plants are Affected in the South. Charlotte, N. G, Aug. I.—One hundred and fifty-two cotton mills in North and South Carolina have shut down because of the drought. There is not a particle of water to be obtained from the regular sources here, and the only relief afforded is !*' hauling from the Catawba river, ten miles away. The drought has effected practically every town near here.

CROPS RATHER SHORT

Along the Kankakee This Year Says Farmer John Brown. John Brown says much threshing is already done along the Kankakee the early seeded wheat is going from ten to twen-ty-five' bushels to the acre, and much of the late sowing was not worth cutting. He figures that there will be about half as much harvested on the marsh this year as there was last season. Some fields of corn he believes will be nearly out of the way of frost by September Ist, and some will need the entire month to fully mature. The rain last Sunday came' in time to save much of the crop there, as it had already began to fire and curl.—Crown Point Star.

BODY NOT IDENTIFIED.

Youth Killed Near Swanington Believed to be From Indianapolis. Lafayette, Ind., Aug. I.—Although the body of the boy, that was picked up on the Big Four tiacks near Swanington yesterday has not been identified, it is believed the victim was from Indianapolis. The body evidently w'as that of a boy seventeen or eightfen years old. In his coat was a label showing that it had been bought n Indianaplois. He had a small sum of money in his jiocket and was well-dressed. It is believed he was stealing a ride on a freight train, and from *he d<scription it is thought he was in Fowler with two other boys late Sunday night. The fody is now at Fowler.

WAS SCHOOL STUDENT.

Lafayette, Ind., Aug. 2.—The body of a young man found on the Big Four railroad track.", a half mile east of Swanington,* eighteen miles west of here yesterday, was identified this afternoon as that of Reed Long, age sixteen,; a West Lafayette high school student, who disappeared Sunday evening. It is supposed he \va«s stealing a ride on a train w hen he was killed.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Aug. 1, to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Nelson, southeast of town, a daughter. Aug. 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy of Surrey, a son. . Subscribe for The Democrat.